Nothing Headphone (1)

Mit dem Nothing Headphone (1) liefert das Tech-Start-up Nothing eines der aufregendsten Audio-Highlights des Jahres 2025. In Kooperation mit KEF entwickelt, vereint der Over-Ear-Kopfhörer erstklassigen Klang, clevere Funktionen und ein außergewöhnliches Design. Einziger Wermutstropfen: Der Komfort des Kopfbandes und Atmungsaktivität der Ohrpolster könnten verbessert werden. Dennoch bleibt der Gesamteindruck äußerst positiv – und mutige Nutzer werden mit einem der innovativsten Kopfhörer der Saison belohnt.

Nothing stellt mit dem Headphone (1) einen überzeugenden ersten Over-Ear-Kopfhörer mit cleveren Bedienelementen und alltagstauglichem ANC vor. Auch wenn es klanglich bessere Kandidaten gibt, erhältst du hier einen kompetenten Alltagsbegleiter, der zudem noch einzigartig aussieht.

Nothing Headphone (1) is an over-ear headphone with a transparent design and custom-tuned audio developed in collaboration with KEF. It features physical controls, adaptive noise cancellation, and up to 80 hours of battery life.

The KEF-tuned sound is distinct and clean, while the ANC is more than capable. But it’s the Nothing Headphone (1) design that sticks with me; it’s futuristic, familiar, and refreshingly original.

Surprising no one, Nothing's new headphones stand out from the crowd

Say what you like about the styling. These over-ears impress in other ways

The Nothing Headphone 1 mark a bold debut in the over-ear headphones space. There are some sound quality inconsistencies with ANC enabled and their heavy, overly-tight frame aren't great for those with a larger head and ears, but with USB-C audio, built-in spatial features, and a rare IP52 rating, Nothing's first-ever cans are feature-rich, uniquely vintage-styled alternatives to the best from Sony, Bose, and Apple.

The Nothing Headphone (1) stands out in a crowded market with a distinctive design, customizable controls, and good noise cancellation, but getting the best sound quality requires some work on your part.

Bluetooth headphones these days are computers, and Nothing’s over-the-ear headphones will always remind you of that.

Nothing’s bold entrance to the over ear headphone market has resulted in a comfortable, versatile headphone, but there’s a sense that in some ways it’s more style than substance. The noise cancelling - is only decent and not among the strongest in its category and it might take some tweaking with the EQ to get the sound that you want. Otherwise, they’re enjoyable and easy to listen to and to live with.

Nothing's first-ever over-ear headphones come with just the right amount of quirks